Brigitte vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brigitte Rank #2,365
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #2365 for Brigitte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brigitte ___

  • Brigitte Marie
  • Brigitte Anne
  • Brigitte Claire
  • Brigitte Elise
  • Brigitte Nicole
  • Brigitte Renee

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brigitte

Colette Margot Vivienne Jacques Pierre

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigitte or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Brigitte at #2365 in the United States.

What do Brigitte and Hayes mean?

Brigitte means "exalted, high, strength" (Old Irish origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Brigitte and Hayes boy or girl names?

Brigitte is primarily a girl name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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